The Mason Minute

Aug 13, 2025 • E5257 • 00:01:00

I truly marvel at all of the changes that have happened throughout my lifetime. I’m not just talking about a man going to the moon, I’m talking about technology. Advancements like our smartphones and the Internet have significantly impacted our lives. It’...

Aug 12, 2025 • E5256 • 00:01:00

Two businesses that consistently thrive, regardless of the economy, are convenience stores and fast food restaurants. But recently, both of those types of businesses are struggling. Experts say one reason is that people aren’t drinking as much soda...

Aug 11, 2025 • E5255 • 00:01:00

Your parents taught you how to brush your teeth when you were roughly two or three years old. And you do it multiple times a day, day in and day out. But no matter how old you are, you’re likely making some mistakes when it comes to how you brush. Most pe...

Aug 10, 2025 • E5254 • 00:01:00

I’ve been under the weather for about a week and a half, and haven’t had much of an appetite. And for a guy like me, that’s extremely rare. For a few days, nothing sounded good. I had to eat something, but the desire wasn’t there....

Aug 09, 2025 • E5253 • 00:01:00

I’ve long been fascinated with cravings. Some people crave sweet, while others crave salty. Some have expensive tastes and only desire the finest foods like steak or caviar. Of course, I’m odd, and I crave things like corn dogs. I loved eating...

Aug 08, 2025 • E5252 • 00:01:00

It’s an understatement to say the pandemic changed our views on work. This battle isn’t just baby boomers versus Gen Z. Today, everyone’s opinions on the work-life balance have changed. Many companies struggle with the desire to get everybody to return to...

Aug 07, 2025 • E5251 • 00:01:00

I know many people have struggled with the oppressive heat this summer, especially at night. Some nights I go to bed and it’s still 80° outside. Well, I haven’t had a problem dealing with the heat when trying to sleep; I’ve had a different issue. Some nig...

Aug 06, 2025 • E5250 • 00:01:00

August is always one of my favorite months for sports. No major sports are in the playoffs. College sports aren’t back on the field. But the young ones are doing what they can to head to Pennsylvania for the Little League World Series. I try to watc...

Aug 05, 2025 • E5249 • 00:01:00

We usually associate teenagers with the need to be fashionable, but as many parents learn going through the back-to-school season, that desire starts much earlier in life. Kids need to fit in. And sadly, a lot of that can revolve around the clothing you w...

Aug 04, 2025 • E5248 • 00:01:00

No one likes to find themselves in uncomfortable situations. That’s especially true the younger we are. As we age, we realize we sometimes have no choice. But according to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, we should do everything we can to encounter more uncomfor...